Not long ago, the country was on the brink of collapse. Now, it has turned around

The country is also known for providing a high quality of life and favourable weather conditions, making it one of the top destinations for higher studies for international students.

Shahid Alam and I go back a long way, though we had both half-forgotten it until recently. He was two years senior to me at St. Gregory’s High School.

Progress limps while women bleed, and no one seems to care.

The education sector needs to stay free of partisan politics as the emotions and violence related to such activity, if taken to an excess, can be detrimental to inquiry and considered thought.

Ten banks lost Tk 23,700cr in deposits last year as peers saw growth of up to 32%

For three banks, 2024 brought cause for celebration as they crossed the milestone of Tk 1,000 crore in annual profits for the first time. But for nine others, it was a year of reckoning, marked by mounting losses and a desperate fight for survival.

The 50 banks collectively earned Tk 39,958 crore from treasury bonds in 2024, up from Tk 27,626 crore in the previous year, according to an analysis of their audited financial statements.

Before we delve into the story of the first motor car in Dhaka, it’s worth exploring an earlier question: When did four-wheelers first appear on the city’s roads?

In a landmark moment for South Asian architecture, Marina Tabassum and her office Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA) have become the first from the region to design the Pavilion — a space known for celebrating innovation and cultural dialogue through design.

Pre-occupation Palestine had, to use Anglo-American poet WH Auden's words, "marble well-governed cities" full of "vines and olive trees." But Israel and its allies have turned it into "an artificial wilderness"

As we navigate through 2025, the startup ecosystem is experiencing a transformative era, with emerging technologies reshaping industries and daily life. Here are some of the most promising AI startups, from around the world, to watch out for in 2025.

Md Abdur Rasel, a medical representative at Reneta Limited, left his job after being lured to go to Portugal by an agent of Probashi Sheba Limited, a consulting firm based in Dhaka’s Gulshan.

Unlike public sector retirees, private sector employees do not get pensions

A section of officials in the administration and police have a feeling of unease over the US visa curbs, but they would not publicly admit it.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday opened the country’s first elevated expressway, which is expected to usher in a new era in Dhaka’s commute by significantly cutting the travel time.

The situation wouldn’t have been so dire had the authorities learnt any lessons from past experiences.

High time to pass comprehensive legislation to address medical malpractice in Bangladesh

BNP’s real loss in announcing the sit-ins without proper coordination was giving the upper hand to the ruling party

The obstacles to youth economic engagement are as multifaceted as they are complex.